Executive Committee
Speaker • Jack Rowan
Jack Rowan is a first-year student at the Florida State University College of Law from Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated magna cum laude from FSU in the fall of 2022 with his BS in Political Science and a minor in History. During his time as an undergraduate student, Jack participated in a range of organizations on campus and an array of roles in the Student Government Association, including as a member of the PAC Committee, Senate Parliamentarian, and Chair of the Commission on Student Government. Outside of academia, Jack occasionally writes guest columns in news publications around Jacksonville and maintains a keen interest in the structures of local governments throughout the State of Florida. The son of two public school teachers, Jack joined COGS during the 31st Congress with a keen interest in student welfare and working for the betterment of all graduate, post-baccalaureate, and professional students at the great Florida State University.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment with this COGS Executive Board Member, please contact them at the above email with the time during their listed office hours. These office hours are in person, please send an email if you would prefer to have your appointment by Zoom.
Office Hours: For the week of April 21-25, 2025, Speaker Rowan will hold hybrid office hours with the ability to meet at the FSU College of Law’s Ausley House. The zoom link is https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95424392078 and anyone wishing to meet in-person should email Speaker Rowan at SGA-COGSSpeaker@fsu.edu first.
Mondays: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(Office Hours will be in-person, with a potential for Zoom [Meeting ID: 380 479 5522])
Deputy Speaker for Finance • Steven Medarev, MS
Steven Medarev is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences at FSU’s College of Medicine. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, he earned his bachelors in Biochemistry from FSU and a masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Tulane University School of Medicine. Steven’s research focuses on how adiponectin signaling influences cardiac and microvascular adaptations to aging and exercise. Beyond the lab, Steven joined COGS during the 31st Congress and has recently been serving as Chair of Internal Affairs for the 33rd Congress of Graduate Students, where he works to support graduate student initiatives and advocate for student welfare. In his free time, Steven enjoys golfing and relaxing with his cats.
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wednesdays: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97903602926
Deputy Speaker for Judicial Affairs • Ridwan Balogun
Ridwan Balogun (he/him/his) is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Religion Department at Florida State University. He earned his BA and MA in Islamic Studies from the Department of Religions and Peace Studies at Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria. At FSU, he serves as an Instructor and Teaching Assistant for Introduction to World Religions (REL 1300) courses. His research interests center on the history and ethnography of Muslim networks in Nigeria and the Nigerian diaspora. He explores how Muslims adapt their Islamic worldview to Nigeria’s contemporary religious and cultural pluralism climate. Currently, he is conducting ethnographic research on Yoruba Salafis, a conservative Muslim minority group, and their efforts to transform their thoughts and practices, originally from Saudi Arabia, into a uniquely Nigerian Islamic tradition on par with Islamic currents in Nigeria. As a first-generation and international student, Ridwan is enthusiastic about supporting students in related categories and helping them transition into the US educational system. He actively sponsors and represents these students, advocating their concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Mondays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6188758296 for meetings.
Deputy Speaker for Communication • Noah Baez
SGA-COGS-Communication@fsu.edu
Noah Baez
Noah Baez is a first-year graduate student representing the College of Education. Noah is currently studying higher education at FSU. Originally from Concord, North Carolina, Noah came to Tallahassee, FL, in 2018 for his last two years of high school. Noah just recently graduated from FSU with a bachelor's in Criminology. As an undergraduate student, Noah participated in various organizations across the FSU campus, including being an RA, Student Senator for the College of Criminology, and an event coordinator for the Puerto Rican Student Association. Noah is the graduate assistant for the Education Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) department at Florida State University. He works as a graduate intern for Higher Education Visiting Days.
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday: 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
(Office Hours will be in-person, with a potential for Zoom [Meeting ID: 737 699 3000])
Deputy Speaker for Advocacy • DaSean Stokes
DaSean Stokes (he/him/his)
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Mondays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom Link: for meetings.
COGS | SGA Staff Profiles
Student Program Coordinator: Kyanna Austin
COGS and SGA are supported by a team of professional staff, who ensure that our student officers, representatives, and constituents get the most out of our student government. The full team is listed on the SGA Advising and Accounting website.